Suspect Terrain
by Heide Fasnacht
I tell young artists, and I remind myself, about Keat’s idea of Negative Capability. That is, the ability to tolerate the ambiguity of incompletion, and to not disperse that tension with compulsive actions or intellectualizing. It’s hard to do.
Heide Fasnacht is the definition of fierceness we need to pay attention to now more than ever. Making art that matters for 50+ years is not for the faint of heart. It takes talent and courage to seek and speak the truth. Heide Fasnacht’s body of work speaks volumes about our world as it may seem from various angles but also as it has evolved and changed. What she creates awakens the senses, for sure. At the same time, this artist dares us to think independently and to dig deep into our collective consciousness to evaluate everything from different perspectives.
Forget negativity, pursue your passions with pure energy and fiery dedication same as Heide Fasnacth and you will realize you are on a good path. Live, wander, and find means to feed your soul and mind. Heide Fasnacht is an inspiring artist with a long list of a well deserved achievements. We look forward to seeing more of new projects she creates and shares with the world.
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Heide Fasnacht is the definition of fierceness we need to pay attention to now more than ever. Making art that matters for 50+ years is not for the faint of heart. It takes talent and courage to seek and speak the truth. Heide Fasnacht’s body of work speaks volumes about our world as it may seem from various angles but also as it has evolved and changed. What she creates awakens the senses, for sure. At the same time, this artist dares us to think independently and to dig deep into our collective consciousness to evaluate everything from different perspectives.
Forget negativity, pursue your passions with pure energy and fiery dedication same as Heide Fasnacth and you will realize you are on a good path. Live, wander, and find means to feed your soul and mind. Heide Fasnacht is an inspiring artist with a long list of a well deserved achievements. We look forward to seeing more of new projects she creates and shares with the world.
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Jump Zone |
Life@30+
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My resolve this year is to live and love passionately and at times quietly in my own ways. I will ignore toxicity in all forms, shapes, and colors. My life is mine with all its quirky twists and turns, ups and downs, tears and laughter. I won't let the daily train delays wear me down. I will smile back at a friendly face. I will enjoy the smell of flowers and plants at the flower market on my way to work. I will get inspired by a fellow human walking with confidence. I will take notice of the myriad of wonderful offerings this big city with a gigantic heart has to offer. Getting here has been one of my biggest dreams. Still, this is not my final stop. I have much love to share and work to do. My mantra this year is: Bring it on! What's yours?
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What's in the Stars for You in 2020
Let the cold air kiss your face. Look as far out as the eye can see. Find a comfy spot. Put your feet up & read your horoscope for 2020. All you need in a day like today is a hot drink, your laptop or tablet and your desire to get lost in everything magical that our HocTok community offers.
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The Tenor
Joshua Blue
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Joshua Blue is a talented tenor who will sing with the Berkshire Opera Festival, the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the Washington National Opera in the months ahead. He has already performed a few times at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall in 2019. He has worked with some of the best conductors and performing organizations such as Gianandrea Noseda and Fabio Luisi as well as the National Symphony and Florida Orchestra to name a few. One of Joshua’s favorite recent experiences was traveling to Japan to cover the role of Monsieur Triquet in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin conducted by Fabio Luisi and directed by Peter McClintock at the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival. Joshua Blue has all these accomplishments and he is only 25. Imagine his future... Then again, talking to him, we realize that age is only a number.
Beginning this year and this decade with Joshua Blue’s interview strikes the right note of hope and optimism. The new decade belongs to Joshua and people of all ages and backgrounds who work relentlessly, make great strides, remain thoughtful and grounded, express gratitude and keep it real. Joshua Blue is destined to have a great journey ahead of him and we are excited to cheer him on. |
photo credit: Caitlin Oldham |
Keep in mind that a shot of whiskey might not be a bad idea to calm your nerves ahead of an important event. Have a reliable list of friends you can reach out to any hour of day or night. Ambition, dedication and kindness help make the most of what matters to us individually and the world as a whole. Buy tickets to any opera event near you and plan to attend a performance starring Joshua Blue.
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Love First
by Karina Aguilera Skvirsky
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Run or jog. Meditate. Observe. React by creating. Develop relationships. Connect dots. Connect people. Connect us all to our incredible ancestral journeys. Help us envision where we are headed to with every word we say, with every move we make, with every action we take.
Karina Aguilera Skvirsky is an artist who does it all and never fails to get our attention. She works in (expanded) photography, video and performance art. She is always busy with representation in two continents and outreach beyond any visible or invisible borders. Karina believes that the definition of outrage should be linked to “making art that engages responds to the world today.” Her advice for the rest of us is to Stay in the present… Put Love First. Read more... |
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Tokyo Stories
by Francesco Tristano
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In a world of ever-growing armies of people giving it all they’ve got for an ounce of notoriety of any sort, there seems to be another group of people who are the complete opposite. They are the ones who do not seek glory but live and work in search of serenity. For this group, purpose and passion seem to intertwine.
Fracesco Tristano is a Juilliard educated, Luxembourg-born pianist and electronic artist. He is a good example of multitalented, creative minds whose purpose is to share with the world his pure love of music. Read more... |
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Diary of a French Girl
by Margot SergentMargot Sergent is the star of The Piaf Experience, a Parisian Cabaret Revival featuring the best of Piaf, Aznavour, and Trenet. She will be performing at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in NYC next month, on November 22nd and 23rd. Consider this your chance to get acquainted with a talented French-born, classically trained, jazz musician who sees herself as a citizen of the world surrounded by beauty.
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Imagined Realities
by Alaba Onajin
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Alaba Onajin is one of the artists chosen for the Women in African History Project by UNESCO. The mission of the project is to educate children in Africa and also the world about the brave women who have helped shaped the progress and growth of the continent. What better choice than a young artist who has passion, vision, and tenacity to keep doing what he loves and forget about the nay sayers and negative energy of any kind.
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Anaïs Duplan
You Will Succeed
Photo credit: Yael Malka |
Anaïs Duplan is the type of poet and writer whose works you want to read and re-read until his newest one is published.
Get acquainted with Anaïs Duplan’s work and you will feel like you have a friend who’ll always keep the conversation flow with what’s true and real, intelligent and clear. At this moment Anaïs believes “getting more in touch with your emotions helps you connect with others in more genuine ways. Intimacy is such a magical thing, and then again, it’s so ordinary! If we can get out of the way of it, it happens so naturally.” Read more... |
Lovebirds
by Martin Garde Abildgaard
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Lovebirds is the latest short film written and directed by Martin Garde Abildgaard. It’s always a treat to see Martin’s work. He never fails to present a clear vision that ties in a number of elements backing up vibrant ideas in the most evocative and aesthetically appealing manner.
Enjoy Lovebirds and binge watch Martin Garde Abildgaard’s works, and get inspired to add your own flavor to the positive vibes, attitude, and good work needed in the world. Read more... |
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In Pencil & Paper
by Christelle Bilodeau
Christelle Bilodeau’s portfolio includes amazing pencil drawings of some fantastic artists such Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga and many more. Her artistry is undeniable and just take a look at her body of work for an introduction to her talent. Christelle’s portraits reflect a high level of precision, plenty of details and that that little something that captivates the essence of each individual who becomes the subject of her art pieces.
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Amy Winehouse - Before Frank series
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Pencil drawing of Bob Dylan
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Pencil drawing of Lady Gaga
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